Friendly Reminders: Sensory Friendly Show
At a Sensory Friendly Concert, we maintain lower volumes and even lighting. We’ll have a calm room and fidget sensory items available. Children age 3 and under are free!
About Friendly Reminders
Friendly Reminders is an indie-folkgrass string band, born in an airstream in the foothills of the rocky mountains. The group blends a multitude of genres around a solid lyrical center, singing in a harmonious cacophony of splendor and love.
The band is made up of singer-songwriter Ian Foster on mandolin/guitar, and Meg Rice on stand-up bass and harmonies. Meg and Ian are joined by a rotating cast of talented local instrumentalists. It’s your night off, come and gather round for a musical back and forth between talented entertainers met at the crossroads of energetic bluegrass and sultry, lyrical indie-folk music. At a Friendly Reminders show, you’ll surely find something your musical heart desires.
What is a Sensory-Friendly Concert?
The Kennedy Center defines sensory friendly performances as being “designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to all families with children with autism or with other disabilities that create sensory sensitivities.”
In practical terms, that means the concert volume is lower (not loud), and lighting isn’t too dark or too bright (no strobing or quick changes). Attendees and their families can move around, dance, and sing along in a fun, judgment-free environment.
Some Common Elements You Might Find at a Sensory Friendly Concert
Dim, in-the-middle lighting. Not too bright and not completely dark. Lights aren’t strobing or changing abruptly. This helps lessen light contrast sensitivities.
Medium or lower volume levels. This helps mediate abrupt or overall loud noises. This might include finger snaps instead of clapping because they create less noise.
Flexible space outside the performance room, like a corner or a side room, is provided. This helps provide a break area so one could calm down if they get overwhelmed, or not worry if they’re too loud.
Wider space between rows or aisles. This helps everyone maneuver in and out more easily.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3562880-0
